Mitchell Marsh has praised Rishabh Pant for his leadership at Lucknow Super Giants, saying the captain’s openness to feedback has fostered a positive and collaborative environment within the squad.

“It’s about contributing in the best way possible and offering strong support to Rishabh. He’s a terrific young leader who guides the team well and remains open to feedback and suggestions,” Marsh said.

The Australian all-rounder noted that the presence of multiple leaders in the side, including Aiden Markram, adds depth to the team’s leadership structure. “We have a number of quality leaders in the group, which is important. For me, it’s about stepping up wherever required,” he added.

Marsh emphasised consistency and impact as his key focus areas. “Just staying consistent with the way I prepare… the main thing for me is how I can impact this team positively and contribute to us winning as many games as possible.”

He also credited team owner Sanjiv Goenka and Pant for creating a supportive atmosphere. “There’s a lot of care within our group and hopefully we can take that atmosphere and show people how much it means to play for LSG.”

Reflecting on his partnership with Markram, Marsh said their on-field success stemmed from a strong off-field bond. The duo were among the team’s top performers last season, with Marsh scoring 627 runs and Markram contributing 445.

“I absolutely loved my time last year with Aiden… we became good friends off the field and were able to be a consistent partnership for this franchise,” he said.

On their batting approach, Marsh stressed adaptability. “You play the situation… try and have as much impact as you can and get us off to the best start possible. But we’re not focused on necessarily a number.”

He also expressed confidence in the team’s preparation and coaching setup ahead of the new season.

Recalling conditions at the Ekana Stadium, Marsh described last year’s pitches as batting-friendly. “We had multiple 200 scores here… the ground and the wicket itself last year was fantastic and I expect it to be the same this year,” he said.